Public Health and International Economic Law: Alcohol Labeling, Obesity Prevention Laws and Beyond
This lunch series aims to examine the relationship between international investment law cases and sustainable development goals and practices.
Investor-state dispute settlement cases have significant public policy implications, including in the areas of health, environmental protection, economic development and taxation.
This lunch series aims to examine the relationship between international investment law cases and sustainable development goals and practices.
On Monday, July 2, 2018, we hosted a lunch discussion examining whether various government measures to protect public health may run counter to international trade and investment agreements. We invited national and international policy-makers, academics and students to explore and discuss the following questions:
- What would be the legal bases for these challenges?
- What do these rules mean for governments' policy space?
- How will this affect progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals?
Andrew Mitchell, Professor at Melbourne Law School, led the debate and discussion on the impact of international economic law on public health.
Upcoming events
IGF 22nd Annual General Meeting
The 22nd IGF AGM will be held under the theme of Trust in an Interdependent World: Advancing inclusion and resilience in mineral value chains.
Report Launch | From Subsidies to Sustainability: Rethinking public support to agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa
Join us for the launch of our new report examining how public support to agriculture is being reformed across sub-Saharan Africa.
IISD at the Ukraine Recovery Conference Civil Society Forum 2026: Co-Authoring Ukraine's Recovery
The Civil Society Forum brings together Ukrainian and international civil society organizations, foundations, and international partners to advance civil society's role as a strategic partner in Ukraine's recovery ahead of the 2026 Ukraine Recovery Conference.
Policy Workshop: Inclusive and Sustainable Growth Beyond GDP in Ghana
Policymakers will explore core concepts, global approaches, and key components of "beyond GDP" and assess their relevance for Ghana.